My Process

1. Say hi & dream up your vision

Once you inquire, we’ll start with a personalized consultation where we can get to know each other, talk through your ideas, and dream up what you want your session to feel like. Whether you already have a clear vision or are coming in with no idea where to start, I’m here to help guide you every step of the way.

We’ll talk about your story, what matters most to you, and the kind of images you’re drawn to. From there, I’ll help bring your vision to life by creating a personalized mood and inspiration board tailored to you. Together, we’ll explore locations, outfits, colors, and the overall feeling of your session.

This isn’t just about planning a photoshoot, it’s about making sure you feel heard, understood, and genuinely excited about the experience from the very beginning.

2. The session: Intentional and Authentic

If there’s one thing you’ll learn about me pretty quickly, it’s that I am relentlessly prepared for everything. Photographer? Prepared. My girlfriend and I’s anniversary? Prepared. A friend’s surprise birthday party? Prepared. Social worker emergency? Overprepared! Honestly, if there’s a possible scenario, I’ve probably already thought about it, planned for it, and come up with a backup plan just in case.

But as much as my inability to “just wing it” makes me laugh, it’s also a huge part of what makes me good at what I do. I bring that same level of preparation, intention, and attention to detail into every session.

When it’s time to step in front of the camera, you won’t be left wondering what to do. I come into every session with a clear intention and a plan, while still leaving room for the moments that happen naturally.

Depending on what we envisioned during your consultation, your session may be carefully planned and thoughtfully directed, or intentionally relaxed and natural. Either way, there is purpose behind every location, pose, movement, and moment I capture. I’ll guide you when direction is needed, while knowing when to step back and simply let the moment happen. You’ll never have to worry about looking awkward or wonder what comes next—I’ll take care of that.

The result is a gallery that feels effortless and genuine, while still being intentional and beautifully crafted.

3. Thoughtful editing & light-filled finishing touches (no presets here!)

After our time together, I carefully hand-edit every image to bring out warm, golden light, natural tones, and the unique mood you created.

Every photograph is crafted with intention and attention to detail, creating images that feel timeless, soft, and authentically you. I don’t believe in relying on presets. Instead, I love the meticulous process of hand-editing each image in Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve, making thoughtful adjustments to light, color, and tone. It’s this level of care, and the trained eye behind every edit, that allows each photograph to feel truly personal and one-of-a-kind.

4. Your gallery & memories to keep forever!

My business is built around putting my clients first, which means I will never charge you extra for your photos or hold your memories behind additional fees. Once your gallery is ready, you’ll receive a private, easy-to-use online gallery through Pixieset, where you can view, share, and download your images directly to all of your devices! Your entire curated gallery is yours to keep, download, print, and revisit whenever you want.

You’ll receive a collection of warm, golden images that feel natural, romantic, and authentically you. I want your photographs to feel like more than beautiful images—I want them to feel like your memories, captured in a way that you’ll want to return to for years to come! <3